Once you have your veggies chopped, you’ll want to add them to a skillet with a drop of oil over medium-high heat. Stir frequently until the vegetables are lightly browned and most of their juices have evaporated.

This does two things: It adds more flavor and it prevents lots of water coming out of the vegetables while the meatloaf is baking. Because that could lead to your loaf falling apart! So don’t skip this step.

Then just set them aside to cool.

Mixing the meat

(At this point you’ll want to preheat your oven if you’re baking the meatloaf right away.)

Making a meat mix for meatloaf is very simple: Dump everything into a bowl and mix well.

Instructions

Chop and dry the vegetables: Place the carrot, celery, onions, parsley and garlic in a food processor and process until finely chopped (but don't turn it into a paste!). Place 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the processed vegetables and gently cook until dried out and starting to brown. Set aside to cool to room temperature.

Prep: At this point, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with baking parchment.

Make the meatloaf mix: Place all remaining ingredients EXCEPT for the BBQ sauce into a large bowl. Add the cooled vegetable mix and, using a hand mixer with the hook attachment, mix thoroughly until the meat mix sticks together and all the vegetables are evenly distributed.

Shape and bake: Place the meat mix on the prepared baking sheet and shape into a loaf. Make sure you push it together into a firm loaf, otherwise it will fall apart. Brush with 1/3 of the BBQ sauce and bake for 30 minutes. Brush with another 1/3 of the BBQ sauce and finish baking for another 20-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature has reached 165°F. Immediately brush with the remaining BBQ sauce and allow to rest for 10 minutes before slicing to serve.

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